Title
Underground Locating Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. for underground locating services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to three, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Marion Sanders, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract will provide additional resources that will supplement Charlotte Water staff with performing underground locating service requests.
§ Currently, Charlotte Water responds to approximately 330,000 locate service requests annually and as construction and telecommunication needs increase and infrastructure upgrades continue, these requests are anticipated to increase.
§ To prevent property damage and human injury, the Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act requires Charlotte Water to locate its underground infrastructure prior to excavation commencing.
§ On October 9, 2024, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or goods does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. One Call Concepts Locating Services, Inc. will be responsible 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective department after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget